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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.37, 955.20 and 272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.37, 955.20 and 272.06 is: 407.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.37 : 955.20 = 272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.37/955.20 = 272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.37x = 955.20 × 272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.37x = 259,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,871.71/637.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.73

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